Saturday Summary

Below is a copy of the first email “experiment”… I found my self wanting a central place to comment… so I did a blogpost for comments.

I find myself wanting to connect more and more with people like me. People on a journey, learning, being inspired and trying to “capture” moments.

This is an experiment.

I’m still inspired by a book I read so many years ago from Tim Ferris called “The 4-Hour Workweek“. In fact, I’ve read it about 9 times.

Tim is doing something called the “5 Bullet Fridays“. It’s just a quick way of reaching out to his peeps (like me) and saying, “this is what’s going on right now”.

So, at the risk of exposing too much, I want to try an experiment. I want to reach out and tell you what I’m doing from time to time… not trying to do anything except say, “This is what I’m doing right now” in hopes that it will help you in someway to see parts (not just the ones I can brag about) of a sometimes mundane and messy journey.

What I’m reading right now

I’m reading “I don’t have enough faith to be an Atheist” because my buddy Dan told me it was great. Anytime someone recommends a book they think I’ll like, I usually buy it and read it… and usually, I do like it! Thanks Dan.

What I’ve been working on THIS WEEK (in the studio)

Finishing up mixing several records from The Livingstons, a group from Texas called Maranantha 6.

What I’ve been working on (on MixCoach)

I’m reading some podcast notes because I’m doing a podcast today as a guest with Lij over at recordingstudiorockstars (and I’m more than honored and excited). Don’t know when it’s going to air yet. Also, working on building a “flagship” mixing product (as my friend Graham Cochrane calls it) to help mixers in a way that I haven’t been able to yet. Graham is a remarkable human and I’m glad I know him… I’m sure you do too.

A quote that has me thinking

You can have everything in life you want when you help enough other people get what they want – Zig Ziglar

Anyway, theres’ that! Not perfect. Not complete. But, sincere.

Talk to you soon,

Kevin

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22 Comments

Thanks for the contact. Really like the quote by CS Lewis. Haven’t read the Essentialism book but it’s a topic that’s near and dear to my heart. People are wired differently. Some are more singularly minded, others prefer variety. I fall into the latter category. I’m constantly aware of how much “better” I could be at a specific skill or place in life. On the other hand people often comment on how many friends I have, how many stories I can tell and places I’ve been. I guess both work as long as you know yourself and your priorities. Have a great day.

I wanted to let you know I appreciate this little turn you have made. Its more personal and has far more feeling that the flood of content I get just trying to sell me something. Some music bloggers have become so adept at it that they are fully wrapped up in selling me their and everyone else’s content.
Instead, you shared some personal thoughts, introspect, and pulled me a little bit into your world with the sweet pic of your little family pod. I like that. Made me feel a part of something instead of just another consumer to be tapped.
I am here watching and learning, please continue.

Thanks Mark. I plan on keeping this up. I love the connections that I have made since I started doing this. It’s always been the way I felt, just haven’t always been bold enough to put it out there.… Thanks again for the comment

Hi Kevin,
Thanks for your note. I am going to have to find time to read that book!
And I also wanted to say that I am eager to know when you finish that mixing course. It sounds perfect for me.
Take care, and thanks for all the help.
Best,
John

Thanks for the e-mails Kevin, great content. Will be back to purchase some of your material will probably start with MixCoach Guide to Mastering Your Own Mix.
Thanks again and have fun on your date with your daughter.

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